Beckenbauer praise

Writing in Bild, Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup as a player and manager, said: "That was no magic trick, that was real man's football. With tackles, with passion, with hunger for the fight.

"That was always the basis of all Germany's European and world titles. Otherwise you win nothing."

Beckenbauer claimed Neuer was "on the way to becoming the number one goalkeeper in the world", the selection of the "uncompromising" Hummels was "spot-on" and Ozil was the most "eye-catching" German attacker.

He added: "Even more important is (coach) Jogi Low has seen that he can rely on every player."

Next up for Germany are a Holland side looking to bounce back from their shock opening defeat to Denmark.

"Against us they are fighting for survival," Beckenbauer added. "Against the strong Portuguese it was hard. On Wednesday it will be super hard."

Germany boss Joachim Low admitted he could make changes to his side for the Holland game.

"I am not one of those who always says 'never change a winning team'. It is possible that there could be changes."